NVIDIA has been a shining light in the world of Android based tablets, and ever since they released the Tegra 2 chip they have been pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming. Today, NVIDIA announced that the Tegra 4 chip will be hitting devices and that it will be the world’s most powerful mobile processor.

So, what can you expect from the Tegra 4 chip? Tegra 4 – previously codenamed “Project Wayne” – features

Superb power efficiency, with a second-generation battery saver core and PRISM 2 display technology – giving up to 14 hours of HD video playback on smartphones.

The proof is always in the pudding though, and while tablet and smartphone gaming has come a long way in terms of both overall game play and graphics, games have never looked quite so stunning. Just look at these screen shots from a device that is powered by the beast known as Tegra 4.

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